1 – 2 million years ago

Australopithecus

Australopithecus was a hominid (a group of primates) but not a human being. It lived in Africa and made tools and weapons from stone and bone. It had a small brain, human-like jaws and teeth and walked upright, although with a slight stoop.

Australopithecus evolved about 12 days ago in Earth's life (just over 3 million years in real time). There were several different species, but they finally became extinct about four days ago in Earth's life. (Remember, one 'day' is about 275 000 years in real time.)